Legal Officer I at Kenya Forest Service (KFS) 2022
- Published date: June 22, 2022
- Category: Legal Services
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Job Specification
This is the entry and induction grade for the Legal Officers cadre. An officer at this level shall report to Head Legal Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice to the Service to ensure implementation of best legal approach
- Drawing up and submitting contracts, agreements and other legal documents
- Preparing the department’s budget and expenditure
- Prepare quarterly legal reports
- Undertake legal research to ensure that the Service is acting in accordance with applicable law.
- Attend court proceedings
- Preparing Board resolutions, action plans, Board reports and Board minutes
- Liaising with external lawyers on all cases files against the Service to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time
- Working with external lawyers to initiate Law suits, formulate defense, gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Service
- Representing the Service in litigation matters
- Responsible for the Legal Assistants in a given section.
- In charge legal registry
- Oversee verification compiled records for accuracy;
- Process legal transactions;
- Ensure maintenance of efficient filing system; and keep legal records safe.
- Promote public values and principles
- Mentoring and coaching
Job Specifications
- Degree in law, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Advocate of the High court of Kenya
- Member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
- Proficiency in Computer application
Method of Application
Hard copy applications
In addition to the online application, applicants MUST print and attach the NOTIFICATION EMAIL as the first page to the hard copy applications. The hard copy application should clearly indicate the position and reference number. Attach current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and copy of national identity card.
The application should clearly be marked with reference number for each position and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the following address in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSTION & REFERENCE); so as to reach the Service not later than 11th July, 2022 by 5.00pm.
NB: The application will not be considered complete until the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, email applications shall not be considered.
Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513-00100, G.P.O.
Nairobi, Kenya.
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